Park Beom-gye "Yoon Seok-yeol 'Complaint Instigation' Allegation Must Be Swiftly Clarified"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] Park Beom-gye, Minister of Justice, emphasized that the allegations of 'soliciting prosecution' involving former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol "must be promptly clarified."

On the morning of the 6th, while heading to the Ministry of Justice, Minister Park told reporters, "The 'soliciting prosecution' allegations are a matter of interest to both the public and the political sphere," adding, "I hope the Supreme Prosecutors' Office conducts a swift and strict investigation to uncover the truth."

Regarding whether the Ministry of Justice would respond, he said, "Primarily, this falls under the jurisdiction of the Supreme Prosecutors' Office Inspection Department, so we are closely monitoring the situation. It seems the Supreme Prosecutors' Office is proceeding properly according to procedures," but also stated, "The Ministry of Justice is also making efforts to verify the facts within its authority and scope of work."

Minister Park added that the Ministry of Justice's Inspection Office has completed a legal review of the allegations but has not yet received a detailed report on the investigation findings.

Meanwhile, Minister Park is scheduled to appear before the National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee in the afternoon to face urgent inquiries from lawmakers regarding the allegations that former Prosecutor General Yoon solicited prosecution against ruling party politicians during his tenure.

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